Procrastination 101
Procrstination is a ____________ of destiny.
Thief
He delayed going to this city and his procrastination landed him in the belly of a large fish!
Who is Jonah?
Delayed obedience is ___________.
Disobedience
What are the 4 steps outlined in the book to break the cycle of Financial Procrastination?
Step 1:Repent for Delayed obedience
Step 2: Take Immediate Action
Step 3: Create a Financial Plan
Step 4: Speak against the spirit of Delay
What is supernatural acceleration?
When God steps in and speeds up your progress to make up for lost time.
Procrastination is one of the most effective tools of this demonic spirit.
What is the spirit of poverty?
He hesitated when God called him in Exodus 3-4, and he almost lost his destiny!
Who is Moses?
Obedience activates __________ provision.
Financial
What are the biblical strategies to overcome procrastination? (Chapter 3)
1. Renew Your Mind with the Word
2. Take Action in Faith
3. Break the cycle of Excuses and Delayed Obedience
4. Develop a spirit of diligence and discipline
5. Pray against the spirit of delay and Fear
Joel 2:25 states that God will do this miraculous act, what does it say?
"I will restore the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm,my great army which I sent among you."
Procrastination robs you of this.
What God has already prepared for you.
These women delayed in preparing for the bridegroom and they were locked out of the wedding feast!
Who are the foolish virgins?
When you procrastinate, you miss out on these things...
Opportunities God has set before you.
Name 2 obstacles that we need to overcome to be more diligent. (Chapter 4)
1. Lack of Motivation
2. Fear of Failure
3. Distractions
4. Spiritual Attacks
Give 3 biblical examples of supernatural acceleration.
1. Joseph's Sudden Promotion [Gen 41:14,39-41]
2. The Israelites Wealth Transfer [Exodus 12:35-36]
3. Elijah Outrunning the King's Chariot [1 Kings 18:46]
Proverbs 6:9-11 mentions this type of person who tends to procrastinate often.
What is a sluggard?
He left his homeland without hesitation as soon as God commanded him [Gen 12:1-4]
Who is Abraham?
Proverbs 12:24 says that the hands of the diligent shall ______ ______, but the slothful shall be _______ _______.
What is "bear rule" and "under tribute"?
Galatians 3:13 describes what Jesus did to set us free from every generational curse of delay and poverty. Can you recite what it says?
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us.
Name 2 ways how to step into supernatural acceleration (Chapter 6. pg 62)
Step 1: Align Yourself with God's Timing
Step 2: Remove Every Distraction and Weight
Step 3: Walk in Radical Obedience
Ephesians 5:15-16 asks us to walk this way instead of procrastinating in life.
Walk circumspectly, not as fools but with wisdom, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
This man immediately dropped his nets and followed Jesus when he was called. [Matt. 4:18-20]
Who is Peter?
What does Proverbs 21:5 say about the thoughts of the diligent?
Tend only to plenteousness, but of every one that is hasty, only to want.
Breaking free from procrastination not only sets you free but also sets your generations free! What does Proverbs 13:22 say about this truth?
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children.
What does Heb 12:1 say?
Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.